Pearls & Perspectives: Sexual Wellness and Premature Ejaculation, With Chris Harris, MBA

Welcome back to Pearls and Perspectives!

In this episode of Pearls & Perspectives, host Amy Pearlman, MD, sits down with Chris Harris, MBA, of Absorption Pharmaceuticals, to discuss the evolving landscape of sexual wellness and the importance of making conversations about sexual health more accessible for patients and health care professionals alike. Speaking from the STIMULATE Trade Show in Nashville, Tennessee, Pearlman and Harris explore how attitudes toward sexual wellness have changed across generations, including the often-overlooked sexual health needs of older adults. They discuss the importance of recognizing that sexual function and intimacy remain relevant throughout the lifespan and consider how products and technologies can complement medical treatments.

The conversation then turns to premature ejaculation (PE), a common condition that can cause significant distress but is often underdiscussed in clinical practice, according to Pearlman. Pearlman and Chris examine some of the barriers that prevent men from learning about available treatment options, including discomfort discussing PE, limitations on communicating sexual health information through social media, and gaps in education for both patients and physicians. They also discuss the role of delay sprays and the importance of appropriate patient counseling, including how to use these products without excessive numbing and how formulation and absorption may affect the patient and partner experience.

Throughout the episode, Pearlman and Chris return to the importance of education as a foundation for sexual health care. They discuss how patients increasingly turn to digital platforms and artificial intelligence for information about sexual health and how clinicians can help patients build on that knowledge while separating reliable information from misinformation. Ultimately, the episode offers a look at how better communication and education can help normalize conversations around sexual function and give patients more tools to improve their sexual health and quality of life.